Canon C 400 Camera : triple ISO

Canon EOS C400 6K Full-Frame Digital Cinema Camera is recently making news for its new features like triple base iso and multiple lens mount options.

Triple-Base ISO

The Canon EOS C400 features a Triple-Base ISO system, providing three distinct ISO settings: 800, 3200, and 12,800. This allows filmmakers to adapt to a wide range of lighting conditions:

– ISO 800:Ideal for bright, well-lit environments.
– ISO 3200:Perfect for moderate lighting, such as indoor settings.
– ISO 12,800: Excellent for low-light or nighttime scenes, capturing fine details without excessive noise.

This flexibility ensures high-quality footage in various shooting scenarios, from sunlit landscapes to dimly lit interiors.

Pierre Angenieux Award winner Santhosh Sivan isc Asc  who recently shot his project with Canon C 400 camera is a notable one.

Key Highlights:

– 6K Full-Frame Sensor: Superior image quality with low noise and high sensitivity.
– Triple-Base ISO:800, 3200, and 12,800 for various lighting conditions.
– Versatile Recording: Supports 6K60, DCI 4K/2K, UHD 4K120, and more.
– Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II: Enhanced autofocus performance.
– Multiple Mount Options:Compatible with RF and optional PL mounts.
– Dual Media Slots:CFexpress and SD card support for simultaneous recording.
– Mechanical ND Filters: Quick exposure adjustments with up to 10 stops of ND.

Features:
– 6K Full-Frame Sensor: Achieve stunning image quality with Canon’s back-illuminated CMOS sensor. It enhances light capture, providing clearer, sharper 4K imagery through 6K oversampling.

– Triple-Base ISO: Adapt to any lighting scenario with ISO settings of 800, 3200, and 12,800. Capture brilliant landscapes or nuanced low-light scenes with ease.

– Multiple Recording Formats: Choose from 6K 60 Cinema RAW, 10-bit 4:2:2 for 4K with frame rates up to 120p, and more. New XF-AVC S and XF-HEVC S codecs simplify your workflow with an intuitive naming system and metadata preservation.

– Optional PL-Mount Adapter: Expand your lens options with the PL-RF adapter, ensuring a secure fit and Cooke/i metadata transfer for post-production.

– Dual Media Slots: Use CFexpress Type-B and SD cards for proxy recordings and simultaneous raw recording, enhancing your production flexibility.

– Mechanical ND Filters:Effortlessly adjust exposure with up to 10 stops of ND filtration, maintaining your desired depth of field without changing lens settings.

Production and Broadcast Features:
– Compact Form: Lightweight design for ease of use in various shooting environments.
– Connectivity: Equipped with Ethernet and Wi-Fi for remote control and data transfer.
– Professional Ports:Timecode, Genlock, and return video ports support advanced production setups.

The Canon EOS C400 is designed both for cinematic and broadcast applications.

Drafted by 

CJ Rajkumar

Author/ Cinematographer